Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis means bones of low density (= weak bones). Many people get this especially as they get older without realising until a bone breaks with little trauma. Your fracture will…
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Osteoarthritis at the base of the thumb
Arthritis is inflammation of a joint. The common form ‘Osteoarthritis’ is caused by wear-and-tear, although there is a genetic pre-disposition to it….
Post Operative Information for Hydrotherm Ablation
Three to four weeks before your admission your GP will arrange for you to have an injection to slow down the growth of the lining of the womb as a…
Post Operative Information for Laparoscopic Sterilisation
A laparoscopy is an operation which allows the surgeon to look inside your abdomen with a special telescope. A small puncture is made to insert a tube which allows gas…
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
OGTTs are blood tests used by your Doctor to help diagnose Diabetes Mellitus (often just called ‘diabetes’)….
Removable appliances
A removable appliance is made up of an acrylic plate with wire clasps on the sides, which grip the teeth to keep the brace in place. It can be taken…
Reducing the risk of falling
By following the advice given in this leaflet, you could reduce the chances of having a slip, trip or fall that could potentially cause you an injury and could increase…
Radical Orchidectomy
Your doctor has informed you that you should have your testicle removed as he suspects a testicular cancer. However statistics show that testicular cancer remains one of the most curable…
Punch Biopsy Clinic
This means taking a small piece of skin, usually between 3 and 5 millimetres in diameter from the affected area.
Postnatal wellbeing of the mother
This information leaflet is designed to give you advice on aspects of care immediately after the birth of your baby.